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Sponsor Shelton Benjamin

AEW
United States
Athlete
Wrestling - All Elite Wrestling
Regional
Reach
High
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About Shelton Benjamin — AEW wrestling athlete

Shelton Benjamin is an elite professional wrestler with a strong current AEW presence as part of The Hurt Syndicate, bringing instant credibility, high-energy athletic performance, and long-term name recognition. He’s a natural fit for brands in fitness, performance, apparel, and active lifestyle campaigns, with a social presence that reflects training, travel, and personality-driven content.


Why you should sponsor me for your next influencer campaign?

 Shelton Benjamin is an American professional wrestler best known for his tenures with WWE, from 2000 to 2010, and then again from 2017 to 2023. Prior to becoming a professional wrestler, he was a two-sport athlete in college. Benjamin won an NJCAA championship in both track and field and collegiate wrestling. After attending junior college, he completed his degree from the University of Minnesota. During his first tenure with WWE, he won the Intercontinental Championship three times, the United States Championship once, and the WWE Tag Team Championship twice. He was released from WWE in April 2010 but returned in August 2017, going on to join The Hurt Business and win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship with Cedric Alexander, and the WWE 24/7 Championship three times.

Overview

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👨Male
📍HoustonTXUnited States
AEW

All Elite Wrestling

University of Minnesota

United States

Has access to a professional photographer

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Pre-Packaged Projects

Social Media Deal

1 post & 1 story with the Shelton Benjamin promoting your product.

$6,000
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Brand Ambassador Deal

Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.

$24,000
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Appearance Deal

Have Shelton Benjamin make a live appearance at your next event

$9,000
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Frequently asked questions

Brands can sponsor Shelton Benjamin on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Shelton Benjamin's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.

Shelton Benjamin is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.

According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Shelton Benjamin starts at $6,000 for a social media post, $9,000 for a appearance and $24,000 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.

According to OpenSponsorship, Shelton Benjamin's audience includes 340K+ Instagram followers, interests including Fitness & Performance, Apparel, Activewear, Travel, Music, and more, based in Houston, TX, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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